Karla Sofia

 One of the stars of “Emilia Pérez” has become the first openly transgender performer to be nominated for an Academy Award in an acting category.  Karla Sofia Gascon makes history as the first openly transgender woman to receive an Oscar nomination  Karla Sofía Gascón made Oscar history on Thursday, becoming the first openly trans actress to be nominated for an Academy Award for her performance as the title character in “Emilia Pérez.”  Spanish actress Karla Sofia Gascón has made Academy Awards history with her nomination for best actress in a leading role in Emilia Pérez.  Karla Sofía Gascón is the first openly trans actress to receive an Oscar nomination for the controversial movie musical "Emilia Pérez."

 Karla Sofia Gascon makes history as the first openly transgender woman to receive an Oscar nomination